Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati, an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Education, has announced recruitment for the post of Research Associate-1 under Advertisement No. 76/2026, with one vacancy on offer. The position is part of a research project on the biogeography of birds in Peninsular India, in the ecology and evolution research area led by Dr. V V Robin. It is a contract role suited for candidates with doctoral-level research experience in science.
IISER Tirupati Recruitment 2026 - Research Associate-1 Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 202676/2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
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Apply Mode
Walk-in
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview held on 05 Oct 2026
- Notification21 Sept
- Walk-in05 Oct
- Walk-in Held05 Oct
About IISER Tirupati Research Associate-1 Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati
- Advertisement No.
- 76/2026
- Post Name
- Research Associate-1
- Job Location
- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (The Institute invites applications from Indian nationals)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Initial offer for 6 months, renewable subject to satisfactory performance; the position is temporary and co-terminus with the project
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Associate-1
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Associate-1 | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Research Associate-1
Ph.D. degree in any area of Science, with skills relevant to the project. Candidates who have submitted their thesis and awaiting the award of a Ph.D. degree may also apply. Candidates should provide evidence of having conducted high-quality research during or after their Ph.D. program. Desirable: experience in evolutionary biology, population genomics, phylogenomics, landscape genomics or conservation genomics; proficiency in R/Python/Bash and bioinformatics or computational genomic workflows; ability to work collaboratively and mentor undergraduate, Master's and Ph.D. students.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Research Associate-1 | Ph.D. degree in any area of Science, with skills relevant to the project. Candidates who have submitted their thesis and awaiting the award of a Ph.D. degree may also apply. Candidates should provide evidence of having conducted high-quality research during or after their Ph.D. program. Desirable: experience in evolutionary biology, population genomics, phylogenomics, landscape genomics or conservation genomics; proficiency in R/Python/Bash and bioinformatics or computational genomic workflows; ability to work collaboratively and mentor undergraduate, Master's and Ph.D. students. |
Age Limit
Not more than 40 years as of the closing date of the advertisement
Application Fee
All Categories
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Candidates are interviewed at the Department of Biology, IISER Tirupati on 05 October 2026 at 10:00 AM; shortlisting may be applied if the number of applications is large.
Salary Structure
Rs.58,000 per month + 9% HRA if the candidate produces the Ph.D. certificate; Rs.42,000 per month + 9% HRA for candidates whose Ph.D. degree is awaited
Research Associate-1: Rs.58,000 per month plus 9% HRA (with Ph.D. certificate) or Rs.42,000 per month plus 9% HRA (thesis submitted, Ph.D. awaited)
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application form from the advertisement.
- 2Fill in the application form in the prescribed format; no other application form will be accepted.
- 3Attach passport-size photographs.
- 4Attach photocopies of relevant certificates and testimonials in support of age, qualification and experience.
- 5Report at the Department of Biology, IISER Tirupati at the reporting time with the completed form and documents.
Reporting Venue
Department of Biology, IISER Tirupati, Venkatagiri Road, Srinivasapuram-Jangalapalli, Yerpedu Mandal, Tirupati 517619
Reporting time: 10:00 AM
Candidates must report at the Department of Biology, IISER Tirupati at 10:00 AM on 05 October 2026 with the application form in the prescribed format, passport-size photographs and photocopies of certificates and testimonials supporting age, qualification and experience. No other application form will be accepted. No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the interview.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application form in the prescribed format
•Passport-size photographs
•Photocopies of relevant certificates and testimonials in support of age
•Qualification and experience
Important Details
- Appointment is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project; it terminates automatically without notice or compensation on termination of the research project.
- The appointed person has no claim of appointment or absorption in the funding agency or in IISER Tirupati.
- Candidates awaiting results of the final examination for the prescribed educational qualification are not eligible and should not apply.
- The prescribed qualifications are the bare minimum and do not entitle a candidate to be called for interview; if applications are large, the Project Leader may restrict the number of candidates interviewed based on the Screening Committee's recommendations.
- No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the interview.
- The number of posts may increase or decrease as per Institute requirement.
- Selected candidates must join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.
Project Details
Title of the Project
Details: Biogeography of Birds - Peninsular India
Research Area
Details: Ecology and Evolution
Principal Investigator
Details: Dr. V V Robin
Project Code
Details: RNPF (30523164)
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Title of the Project | Biogeography of Birds - Peninsular India |
| Research Area | Ecology and Evolution |
| Principal Investigator | Dr. V V Robin |
| Project Code | RNPF (30523164) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis but not yet received the degree apply?
Yes. They may apply and will be paid Rs.42,000 per month plus 9% HRA, provided they produce a letter from a competent authority stating that the thesis has been submitted and the final viva or defence is pending.
Can candidates awaiting their final examination results apply?
No. Candidates awaiting the results of the final examination for the prescribed educational qualification are not eligible.
Is TA/DA paid for attending the walk-in interview?
No, no TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the interview.
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